Network security is not simply about building impenetrable
walls--determined attackers will eventually overcome traditional
defenses. The most effective computer security strategies integrate
network security monitoring (NSM): the collection and analysis of data
to help you detect and respond to intrusions.
In The Practice of Network Security Monitoring, Mandiant CSO Richard
Bejtlich shows you how to use NSM to add a robust layer of protection
around your networks--no prior experience required. To help you avoid
costly and inflexible solutions, he teaches you how to deploy, build,
and run an NSM operation using open source software and vendor-neutral
tools.
You'll learn how to:
-Determine where to deploy NSM platforms, and size them for the
monitored networks
-Deploy stand-alone or distributed NSM installations
-Use command line and graphical packet analysis tools, and NSM
consoles
-Interpret network evidence from server-side and client-side
intrusions
-Integrate threat intelligence into NSM software to identify
sophisticated adversaries
There's no foolproof way to keep attackers out of your network. But when
they get in, you'll be prepared. The Practice of Network Security
Monitoring will show you how to build a security net to detect,
contain, and control them. Attacks are inevitable, but losing sensitive
data shouldn't be.
